Ji Shumin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Turkmenistan, emphasised that Chinese-Turkmen relations have reached the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership. He noted that the visit to Beijing by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, had opened a new chapter in the development of bilateral cooperation. This was reported by the publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’.

The Ambassador recalled that from 17 to 19 March, at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov paid a friendly visit to China. This was the first visit by a foreign leader following the conclusion of the annual sessions of the National People’s Congress and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, key events in the socio-political life of the PRC.

‘The visit of the National Leader of the Turkmen people to Beijing was an important step which, by linking the past and the future, opened a new chapter in bilateral relations. President Xi Jinping held a cordial meeting with Hero Arkadag. The sides discussed in detail the strengthening of cooperation in various fields, reached broad consensus and gave a powerful impetus to joint work,’ emphasised Ji Shumin.

The Ambassador also spoke highly of the current level of relations between the two countries, noting that the dynamic development of Chinese-Turkmen relations serves as a model of political cooperation.

‘Political mutual trust between China and Turkmenistan is steadily strengthening. The friendly ties between our peoples have deep historical roots. Our countries are good friends, brothers and partners who support one another. Over the 34 years of diplomatic relations, Chinese-Turkmen ties have maintained steady, sound and consistent development, reaching a new level of comprehensive strategic partnership,’ noted Ji Shumin.